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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1948
Page
8
National Assembly approves bill 308 to 288 after an all-night session. Premier had bet his fragile two-month-old coalition on the program.
The French Parliament approved the government plan to withdraw the 5,000 franc note from circulation with full reimbursement to holders. The finance ministry said the move targets black market activity and hoarding, while other monetary bills pursue gold market liberalization ahead of final parliamentary votes.
Mohammed Gandhi was shot dead at close range during a prayer meeting on the Birla House lawn in New Delhi. Police arrested a Hindu from Poona, detained for questioning as the assassin. The 78 year old Indian leader had long championed independence and nonviolence.
Congress debate centers on a proposed 3.2 billion dollar tax on corporations as part of a Democratic bid to modify President Truman's tax ideas. Talks in the House Ways and Means Committee explored raising exemptions and altering income reporting to temper overall tax cuts.
President Truman seeks to extend grain rationing authority to October 31 to prevent distilleries from buying freely after tomorrow. He argues the 1947 anti inflation law is not functioning and aims to export 500 million bushels of wheat to aid Europe, while noting not all recipients use grain for whisky.
Moscow radio reports Russia formally charged the United States with violating the Italian Peace Treaty by sending U S warships to Italian ports. Ambassador Panyushkin delivered a protest note to Secretary Marshall and requests be shared with allied powers. The broadcasts cite withdrawal deadlines and note naval visits to support Italy's government amid Communist criticism.
The Beckley Recreation Board chaired by C. G. Peregoy announced that rebuilding will resume immediately. The decision followed a noon meeting after presentation of two $5,000 checks from the Beckley Moose Lodge and Elk Lodge, restoring funds depleted earlier.
Democratic leaders in Washington downplay a Dixie revolt over President Truman's policies. The Solid South may complain about anti-poll tax and racial issues but will stay with the Democratic Party in the November election. In Columbia, South Carolina, 49 state legislators urged reconsideration of their party stance. Truman led the Democratic slate and other party figures weighed the revolt's impact.
The House Appropriations Committee halves the President's spending estimates for the next fiscal year cutting emergency funds from 10 million to 700 thousand. It drops 22 government agency funds and recommends a total budget near 991.6 million versus 1.048 billion proposed. The panel rejects draft expansion and trims the Council of Economic Advisers funds.
U S Air Force reports sighting wreckage of a DC-3 transport carrying seven dependents of U S soldiers. A second plane, likely a B 17, crashed and exploded twenty miles east of the main site near Dirne in the Trieste area.
Five men push a crippled automobile into a garage on West Prince Street disrupting traffic as a boy named Small Fry finishes a cigarette and gazes at classmates en route to Central Elementary School.
Searchers pressed the hunt for a twin engine Coast Guard plane with four aboard after it disappeared during a landing attempt at Baltimore Municipal Airport on Saturday amid a snow storm. The Logestar, en route from Newark to Washington, last reported near the field and radar detected an unidentified aircraft. Coast Guard boats and blimps searched Baltimore harbor while reports of engine noise came from Rockville and Fredericksburg. The aircraft was sometimes used by Secretary Snyder but he was not aboard.
Miami Hospital announced Orville Wright 76 year old aviation pioneer entered a worse condition overnight and was now critical. Wright, co inventor of the airplane, had a heart attack Tuesday and developed lung congestion yesterday.
Sir Arthur Coningham of the RAF among 30 aboard a British Airways Tudor LV Star Tiger missing after leaving Azores bound for Bermuda. Search planes from Bermuda and U S Coast Guard cutters and planes scouring the area between Bermuda and Delaware Bay as officials fear no survivors.
The Associated Press reports in Bombay two hours after Gandhi assassination news sparked widespread looting arson and stabbings. Police fired on rioters in the Bil Bazaar area as troops were drafted from outside camps. Mobs halted traffic and shops closed. twenty four people admitted to hospitals with stab or stone wounds.
Testimony wrapped up this afternoon in the Jarrold's Valley rape case of Clemmie Lee Harris 19 charged with raping Evelyn Murphy 23 near her home last August 30. The jury is expected to begin deliberations late today. Alec Verdulla former husband of Evelyn testified for the defense and was recalled for cross examination regarding statements he allegedly made to his brother Pete Verdulla.
The United States will revoke passports of American citizens found fighting in Palestine and require return home before passports are restored. Citizens will not receive government protection while identified with armed groups. Three Americans have been reported killed in such activities.
Cold weather lingered in the Midwest and East as fuel shortages persisted and industries faced gas curtailment causing layoffs. A fresh mass of cold air moved from Lake Superior into Michigan and across the Middle Atlantic to New England, with subzero readings in the Dakotas, Michigan, Northern New York and parts of New England.
Tony Sekula 10 of Stamford pleaded guilty in Raleigh County Criminal Court to involuntary manslaughter for a highway death on U S 19 21 By Pass near the Blue Star. Sentencing deferred by Judge W A Riffe.
Charleston and surrounding counties see a crowded Democratic field as Kenneth Hill of New Cumberland and Supreme Court Justice Fred L. Fox announce for state offices. D. Pitt O'Brien and Sam Chilton also seek nomination for Secretary of State, while Theodore M. Bowers enters Republican bid for the Second Senate District. George Jr. files for Congress from the Second District.
Beckley police report a 15 year old youth identified as Vaughn was arrested after a one mile chase and brief struggle while allegedly grabbing seven year old Jeanette Sturdivant and throwing her over a 20 foot embankment. A civilian posse aided officers near Eccles.
Two Beckley men admitted perjury in a Southern District of U S court trial last June and were sentenced by Judge Ben Moore in Bluefield. Dennis Peter Smith, 57, received eight months at Ashland Federal Facility while Lewis Curtis McCray, 27, drew eight months at Mill Point Federal Prison Camp after changing his plea to guilty.
Daily weather note reports Yesterday's official Beckley yporel n High, with low last night at 16. This morning at 10 am precipitation in the past 24 hours ends, detailing rainfall and weather conditions from DOD.
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